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Overview |
GCU | Prescott College | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Prescott, AZ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | prescott.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Prescott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $33,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $33,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $25,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $20,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
GCU | Prescott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 185 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GCU | Prescott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Prescott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $201 |
Diversity |
GCU | Prescott College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
GCU | Prescott College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 73% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Prescott College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 969 students)
GCU vs. Prescott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Prescott College?
- Prescott College is 105.8% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($33,960.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Prescott College than Grand Canyon University ($33,960.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than Prescott College ($21,939 vs. $25,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 22.1% lower than costs at Prescott College ($7,800 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College than Grand Canyon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prescott College students is 108.5% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($20,149 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. Prescott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Prescott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Prescott College or GCU .
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than GCU (77.9%)
GCU vs. Prescott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Prescott College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Prescott College and GCU.
- The graduation rate at GCU is higher than Prescott College (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,900)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Prescott College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- GCU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Prescott College graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More Prescott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/